TIG WELDERS ON SALE

HC in KC · Post by **HC in KC** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 2:06 am

Harbor Freight has the Tig welder on sale that Pirate used in his tutorial on the welded up of the MG42.

This unit is normally $260 and is currently $199 as a un- advertised store special thru Jan. 31st. Gages/ regulator are available there for $30. I believe they even have small empty gas bottles ....see your local gas supplier for the argon gas or a bigger bottle.

Post by **avman** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 5:57 am

I picked one up about two weeks ago. There is 20% off coupons that makes it $159.00. I could not pass it up.

Gunco.net had posted the 20% off coupons.

Post by **KSH67** » Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:49 pm

Check Ebay, I picked one up NIB for $110 including shipping.

bikergunnut · Post by **bikergunnut** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:26 pm

anybody have any luck with any of the 110 volt units out there? im stuck with 110 till i quit renting but the mill n lathe fit in the kitchen just fine (grin)

Post by **Bil** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 10:31 pm

Welcome aboard!

You sound like me-the guys here gave me a hard time for using my drill press on a finished pine floor,so I cut a spot in my counter for it to fit.I also clean cosmoline in the dishwasher.No wife!

---bil

bikergunnut · Post by **bikergunnut** » Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:36 pm

my drillpress is on tile,so is the mill the lathe is on a 7' toolbox all in the kitchen.also in the kitchen is '71 sportster,78 shovel is in the spare bedroom 2000 nighttrain in livingroom,ect ect did i say im not married either? haha

Post by **maxposner** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 8:47 am

Miller makes a 120vac welder that is similar in appearance to the HF, it works really well, but is not cheap. Probably with diligence it could be found used at reasonable prices.

bikergunnut · Post by **bikergunnut** » Thu Apr 12, 2007 9:58 pm

cool! any specific model you have used? what amp rating should i shoot for being 110 house current?

Post by **maxposner** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:02 am

Miller Maxstar 150 is one machine, a quick search found the kit for around $1400.00 new, used would be anyones guess. I just thought, that if your in an apartment, do you have an electric range? This could be a power source for a 240volt welder.

bikergunnut · Post by **bikergunnut** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:15 am

nope house with gas oven, but thanks for a sugestion on a model to look for!

Post by **maxposner** » Fri Apr 13, 2007 9:18 am

Another thing, if the breaker panel is in the apartment, you could install a 240vac outlet near the panel. An electrician friend could make it look like it grew there, and just leave it when you move.